Tickets for the 2012 London Olympics went on sale on Tuesday with organisers promising the website would not crash under the expected huge demand.

Ireland is hoping to reclaim the leprechaun from Hollywood with a new museum that places the fabled little figures back in their mythological context.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is seeking political asylum at Ecuador's embassy in London, has breached bail conditions, say police.

Britain's coalition government marked its first 100 days on Wednesday, with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg claiming it had surprised many.

Pope Francis has called for "a poor Church for the poor", saying he chose his papal name because St Francis of Assisi shunned riches to help the poor.

Despite embarrassing swathes of empty seats at some Olympic events, London 2012 chair Sebastian Coe is insisting the venues are full of spectators.

Tickets for the 2012 London Olympics went on sale on Tuesday with organisers promising the website would not crash under the expected huge demand.

Ireland is hoping to reclaim the leprechaun from Hollywood with a new museum that places the fabled little figures back in their mythological context.